Executive Assistant, Global Supply Chain

About the Role

Starbucks is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support its Global Supply Chain organization in Nashville, Tennessee. In this position, you will provide high-level administrative support to the SVP and Chief Procurement Officer, helping keep a large and complex business function running smoothly. The role calls for strong discretion, sound judgment, excellent organization, and the ability to stay effective in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities.

You will work as a dependable partner to executive leadership, handling sensitive communications, coordinating complex schedules, and supporting the rhythm of a global organization. This position is best suited for someone who can operate with professionalism, resilience, and initiative while reflecting Starbucks mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the SVP, Chief Procurement Officer and their leadership group with discretion, professionalism, and strong interpersonal judgment.
• Handle confidential information carefully, including executive mail, leadership communications, documents, and discussions, while deciding what can be shared and with whom.
• Use practical judgment to make thoughtful choices when complete direction is not available and align actions with business priorities and company values.
• Coordinate day-to-day administrative work such as calendar management, domestic and international travel, invoice processing, expense handling, and related support tasks.
• Take a proactive, solutions-focused approach while maintaining accountability and integrity in every aspect of the role.
• Partner closely with the senior executive assistant for Global Supply Chain and with other assistants across the business to ensure smooth coordination and enterprise alignment.
• Anticipate executive needs by understanding the business cadence, prioritizing tasks, and sharing critical information at the right time.
• Plan and organize leadership meetings, quarterly reviews, offsites, and team forums, including room setup, venue coordination, and audiovisual support for both in-person and virtual events.
• Manage travel arrangements within policy requirements and proactively address details that support safety, efficiency, and continuity.
• Stay connected with the executive’s direct reports to help maintain aligned priorities and open communication.
• Interact comfortably with senior leaders, external collaborators, suppliers, and broader internal or external networks.
• Contribute as a mentor and leader in the administrative community, helping strengthen team capability and culture when needed.

Requirements

• 7 to 9 years of progressive administrative experience supporting senior or executive-level leaders.
• 7 to 9 years of experience supporting executive-level management in complex, fast-paced operational environments.
• Advanced skill with Microsoft Office, including expert-level proficiency in Outlook.
• Ability to understand business priorities broadly, think at an enterprise level, and balance leader needs with wider organizational impacts.
• Strong organizational ability, prioritization skills, problem-solving capability, and technology fluency.
• High professionalism, integrity, flexibility, and comfort working with ambiguity.
• Willingness to work onsite four days per week in Nashville, TN.

Compensation and Benefits

Starbucks notes that base pay will depend on several factors, including job-related skills, experience, location, and internal equity. The company also states that it is not usual for a new hire to be placed at the top of the pay range.

Partner Benefits

Eligible partners and their families may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. Additional benefits can include short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation starting on the hire date, sick time accrued at one hour for every 25 hours worked, eight paid holidays, and two personal days each year.

Starbucks also offers a 401(k) plan with employer match, a discounted company stock plan, equity participation, emergency savings tools, and financial wellness resources. Educational support may include 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, backup care, and DACA reimbursement.

Vacation rules vary by state and role level: in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND, or RI, vacation accrual is capped at 120 hours for roles below director and 200 hours for director-level and above positions, with higher caps in California; in other states, vacation begins at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for director-level and above positions. Benefit availability may change in locations with collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination based on protected characteristics. Applicants with criminal histories will be reviewed in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; assistance can be requested through the employer’s accommodation process or by phone.